Archives GS 2 UAE’s top honour for Modi UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country’s highest civilian award, ‘the Order of Zayed’, its crown prince Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced on April 4, a decision that has given rise to speculation PM Modi could travel to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 5th, 2019
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : April 4, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 4, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here ‘RTI scrutiny will ruin judicial independence’ The Supreme Court has commenced hearing on its own appeal whether the Chief Justice of India’s office is covered under the purview of the Right to Information Act (RTI). The issue has arisen from an appeal… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 4, 2019
7 PM | SC order on RBI’s controversial ‘February 12 circular’ | 4 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court struck down Reserve Bank of India’s February 12 circular and ruled it as unconstitutional. What is February 12 circular The circular completely revamped the rules tackling non-productive assets (NPAs). The circular was issued under the power enshrined by Section 35AA of the Banking Regulation Act.… Continue reading 7 PM | SC order on RBI’s controversial ‘February 12 circular’ | 4 April, 2019
Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
Vikram, the lander of Chandrayaan 2, has suffered minor damage in two of its legs during a test conducted in the later half of February 2019. This has postponed atleast until May 2019. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second mission to the moon. It is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover.… Continue reading Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
NOTA played a special role in Nabarangpur in 2014
The importance of None Of The Above (NOTA) was demonstrated in the 2014 General elections in the Nabarangpur parliamentary constituency of south Odisha. In 2014,Member of Parliament from Nabarangpur constituency lost the election by a narrow margin of 2,042 votes,while 44,408 votes were cast in favour of NOTA in this constituency. None Of The Above… Continue reading NOTA played a special role in Nabarangpur in 2014
BSNL gets licence for WiFi on flights
India’s state run telecom operator,Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has procured the in-flight and maritime connectivity(IFMC) license from the Department of Telecommunications to provide Internet and mobile services on flights. BSNL and its satellite partner Inmarsat will be able to offer IFMC services to (a)Indian airlines operating within and outside India (b)foreign airlines transiting through… Continue reading BSNL gets licence for WiFi on flights
ADB sees India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in 2019-20
Asian Development Bank has published Asian Development Outlook 2019.In this,ADB has cut India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for 2019-20 because of a slower-than-expected pickup in investment demand.The growth rate in Financial Year 2020-21 is likely to be 7.3%. ADB has also mentioned that India will remain the fastest growing major economy, as China is projected… Continue reading ADB sees India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in 2019-20
Roadis,NIIF to invest $2 billion
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Roadis,a global transport infrastructure operator has said that they would jointly set up a platform to invest up to $2 billion in road projects in India. The platform aims of creating a large roads platform in the country.It will target the Toll Operate Transfer(TOT) models,acquisitions of existing… Continue reading Roadis,NIIF to invest $2 billion
U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R copters worth $2.6 bn to India
The United States has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to India at an estimated cost of USD 2.6 billion. The Seahawks are multi-mission maritime helicopter developed by Lockheed Martin.These multi-role helicopters can perform a variety of functions including (a)anti-submarine warfare (b)anti-surface warfare, (c)surveillance (d)communications relay (e)combat search and rescue, (f)naval… Continue reading U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R copters worth $2.6 bn to India
